You walk into the supermarket for bread, milk and something for supper. Twenty minutes later, you leave with two bags, several “specials” and a receipt that feels suspiciously like a personal attack. South Africans are not imagining the pressure at the till. Food inflation may be slowing, but groceries remain expensive. At the same time,
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Across South Africa, dining-room tables are disappearing beneath textbooks, past papers and cold cups of tea. Bedroom lights remain on long after the rest of the house has gone quiet. Then comes the question every few hours: “Did you study?” Parents usually ask because they care. But when the question is accompanied by criticism, comparisons
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Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in a formal ceremony marked by religious and political symbolism. Image: Supplied Makkah is the city towards which Muslims around the world turn in prayer. Now, its name has been placed on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a collective security pact
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If your fuel gauge is sitting close to empty, tonight may be the night to fill up. South African motorists are facing another steep fuel price increase from midnight, with the knock‑on effects potentially reaching far beyond the petrol station. Fuel Price Increases Effective 2 September 2026 From Wednesday, 2 September 2026, both grades of
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Introduction The AI South Africa Job Market is shifting rapidly. A young South African sends out application after application, hoping for one opportunity to enter the working world. What they may not realise is that some entry‑level jobs are no longer being advertised. The work still exists, but artificial intelligence is enabling fewer employees to
Introduction Medical Aid Members 2026 Prices highlight a growing crisis: South African families are paying thousands of rand each month for medical aid, yet the framework determining minimum healthcare benefits has not been substantially updated since 2003. After 23 years of rising costs and stagnant benefits, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is finally preparing
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Introduction The Springboks vs All Blacks Ellis Park Test Match may dominate sports headlines, but in telecoms, another battle is unfolding: airtime vs data. Buying airtime in South Africa no longer means what it once did. Increasingly, airtime is converted into data, spent on WhatsApp, and stretched as household budgets tighten. South Africa Is Becoming
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A viral Facebook and Instagram privacy notice claims Meta can use your photos and personal information unless you share the warning. The message is false, but the privacy concerns behind it are real. If you have opened Facebook or Instagram recently, you have probably seen it. A friend posts a stern-looking declaration refusing Meta permission
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The Comrades Marathon has survived brutal climbs, extreme weather, global conflict and a pandemic. Now, as it prepares for its historic 100th running in 2027, South Africa’s most famous ultramarathon faces a very different challenge: a battle over who has the authority to govern it. Athletics South Africa has formally distanced itself from the 2027
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Can AI Read Your X-Ray? Dr Mario Haines Explains How AI Is Changing Medical Imaging Artificial intelligence can already analyse X-rays, flag possible abnormalities and help urgent cases reach radiologists faster. But can patients trust AI with something as important as a medical diagnosis? You have an X-ray taken and are told to wait for
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